PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The Portland Trail Blazers looked confident and poised during their Friday night matchup against the Golden State Warriors, taking them down 139-116.
Even despite the recent coaching changes due to Chauncey Billups being placed on immediate leave, the Blazers had eight players score in the double digits and shot 53% from the field as a team. Deni Avdija led the effort with 26 points, six assists, five rebounds, sinking 4-6 three-pointers and shooting 11-18 from the field.
Jrue Holiday recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 assists. Jeremi Grant came off the bench to add 22 points. Portland would outscore or tie the Warriors in all but one quarter. The Warriors also racked up 25 turnovers compared to Portland's 18.
Tiago Splitter was announced for the fir

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